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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.72, 25,211.03 and 8,039.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.72, 25,211.03 and 8,039.25 is: 12,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.72 : 25,211.03 = 8,039.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.72/25,211.03 = 8,039.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.72x = 25,211.03 × 8,039.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.72x = 202,677,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,677,732.73/16,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,061.48

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